airborne guardian vs trek cobia

Hey all,

So I definitely already ordered a Guardian and I am definitely excited but a 2012 trek cobia just popped up on craigslist in awesome shape for the same price as a new guardian. I'm wondering if I should cancel and get it instead. On the surface it doesn't look like theres much difference between the 2, but I'm wondering if theres something I'm missing by being a noob and all that would make it worth doing so.

Heres a link to both to see specs: (actually nvm i'm too new here to post links )

Read the threads about TREK's (if you are not the original owner)--and see if seller will warranty a break (if it happens.)

Knowing that (anything you buy used with no warranty--get it cheap) because mountainbikes break.

Also that TREK will have a G2 fork (51mm offset) when all others are 44-46mm. So you might end up having to buy a new frame and be stuck with a G2 fork...

NOW I am not knocking the TREK (I am Mr. TREK Actually) and think they have the best frames, best geometry and best warrany (for original owner.)

The best thing I did health wise ever to to buy a used Paragon 3.5 years ago (and got 3.5 years of riding for a frame i got a STEAL on... My knees and (bad back) feel 20 years younger.

I like the Airbornes (from what i have seen) but i would never get a bike without riding it (I bought a Paragon frame and built a bike 3.5 years ago)--but i rode them first... ALSO I like supporting my local LBS (especially with a bike that will need service)---but that is if you buy something new----

--I would have test rode a fre TREK 29ers (then you should see the Geometry difference)--I could and I was a Newbie then...